Upgrade Guide
Lumix L10→Lumix S9
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the L10. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the S9
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | L10 | S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.4 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Landscape | +1.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.8 | ||
| Food | +1.7 | ||
| Macro | +2.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.1 | ||
| Fun & simple | +0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | L10 | S9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AF | Phase-hybrid AF with subject recognition | |
| Stabilisation | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | IBIS — up to 5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps | 30fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 508g | 403g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | None — rear screen only | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen (touch drag AF) | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens | Leica L mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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